Orange, California vs. South Lake Tahoe, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Lake Tahoe, California is 14.1% cheaper than Orange, California.

You would need a salary of $51,549 in South Lake Tahoe, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Orange, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Lake Tahoe, California is cheaper than Orange, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in South Lake Tahoe
than in Orange, California
Orange, CA vs. South Lake Tahoe, CA
Compared to Orange, South Lake Tahoe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.1% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.9% higher
  Commute
  8.4% lower
  Health
  38.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher